Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

MEADOW ROAD, GL14 2PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW ROAD, GL14 2PX.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL14 2PX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in GL14 2PX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 30.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL14 2PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadow Road, 0.2km from Dockham in Cinderford. Administratively it sits within Cinderford East ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL14 2PX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL14 2PX are sourced from Output Area E00113037 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL14 2PX. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 169,400

Terraced

£ 136,500

2 sales · Mean £ 136,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL14 2PX has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson13
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Forest View Primary School

Good370 pupils0.2 km
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SGS Forest High School

Inadequate282 pupils0.5 km
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St White's Primary School

Good289 pupils1.2 km
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Littledean Church of England Primary School

Good100 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Greenhill Coffee House0.4 km
  • Jasmine Cafe0.3 km
  • Lotus Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Bracken Cafe And Wine Bar (The Fern Ticket)0.3 km
  • Muzo's Cafe0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • China House0.7 km
  • Cinderford Kebab0.4 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.4 km
  • Eats Treats0.4 km
  • Fork & Spoon0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Applegreen Service Station0.8 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Bowkett's Off Licence0.4 km
  • Camerons Quality Butchers0.4 km
  • Cinderford Stores0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Cinderford Miners Welfare Association0.5 km
  • Cinderford Rugby Football Club0.2 km
  • Littledean House Hotel0.7 km
  • Soldiers & Sailors Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Causeway Club - Cinderford Town Football Club0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op1.0 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney12.5 km
  • Cam & Dursley14.8 km
  • Stonehouse17.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Worcester Road0.0 km
  • Worcester Road0.1 km
  • Electric Sub Station0.2 km
  • Electric Sub Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km